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BSc (Hons)

Computer Networks & Security (Foundation Entry)

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

Delivery

Campus Taught

Our practice-based Computer Networks and Security Foundation Entry Degree will prepare you for a career in a rapidly changing industry. It’s a fascinating area to work in.

Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.

The course structure has three strands: technical; network and security specific; project management. The first develops general computing skills relevant to the networking and security specialist; the second looks at topologies, protocols, hardware devices, security and network management; the third develops communication skills, provides project experience and explores legal, social, ethical and commercial issues.

With Cisco accreditation and a wide range of transferable skills including project management, group working and communications, you’ll develop excellent long-term career prospects and a high earning potential.

Why study with us

You’ll learn about the latest developments in wired and wireless computer networking and security, underpinned by relevant theory providing a broad view of the networking industry.
Supported by teaching in purpose-built laboratories, you’ll use specialist software to develop your networking and security skills.
We emphasise practical-based learning and you’ll configure and examine wired and wireless networks.

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What you'll do

The course covers core computing skills and legal, social, ethical and commercial issues.
You’ll gain a range of transferable skills, allowing you to work across the computing industry, as well as in other graduate careers.
Where possible, we make software available for use on your own PC.

Module overview

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Book a place at our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 17 June. Here you'll be able to explore our campus and facilities, meet academic staff and chat to students.

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You can take a one-year industrial placement during your studies. Most placements are UK-based, but opportunities exist for global placements.

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Accreditations and Memberships

The CITP provides independent recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS, the professional computing body.
The BCS are the professional body for computing and provide recognition for professionals in the IT industry. This course has accreditation leading to BCS Professional Member (MBCS), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) and partial CEng exemption from the BCS.
We are an Educational Member of the British Computer Society providing benefits to our students such a free BCS membership for the duration of their Computer Science course. This help connections with the tech industry through BCS mentors, enables access to bespoke events with industry experts, as well as interactive career tools include CV writer, interview simulator, personal assessments and e-learning.

Future careers

This Computer Networks and Security Foundation Entry Degree is a stepping stone to a rewarding career in network security, management, design and implementation.

It can also lead to employment as analysts, systems managers and technical support staff. As well as work as a security officer, network designer, network manager or even a network engineer.

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as GlaxoSmithKline, Intel, Red Bull, Fujitsu -Siemens and a large defence organisation. Some have undertaken an MSc in computer security, while others have gone into teaching.

Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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You’ll use an online learning environment to facilitate flexible and independent learning. It enhances traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and practical sessions by providing additional, resource-rich, online materials. You’ll also have directed work to do outside timetabled classes.

Thanks to new ideas, applications, security threats and constantly evolving technology, it’s a fascinating area of study.

The course is assessed using individual coursework assignments, group work, presentations and exams. There is a practical emphasis on assessment by coursework.